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So you want to get rid of that stubborn belly fat? For years people have jumped from one fad diet to the next, but when does it end? Burning stubborn belly fat doesn't have to be rocket science. If you follow these steps, I will GUARANTEE you'll lose that belly fat quick!

Most people think that you can lose belly fat by doing sit ups. This just isn't the case and the truth is that it starts and ends in the kitchen. Without proper diet, you'll be wasting your time and it'll be like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.

Below I will outline some good steps to take to start your journey on weight loss. It isn't just to reduce belly fat, it is to reduce the overall fat content of your body. Once we kick start that process, the rest will follow.

How to reduce belly fat:

Step 1: Understanding weight loss.

In order to reach the goal that you want you have to understand what to do, and then go do it. This is the formula for success. The first part of course is to educate yourself on what needs to be done. You're already on that part of the journey seeing as how you stumbled across this article.

Our bodies work like a computer. You download more games, software, movies and your computer begins to collect all of this information and memory is used. However, it is now running slower and not as good as when you first got it. Why? It's because its clogged with useless information, taking up a lot of memory. If you start to delete some of the memory the computer will start to run faster and more efficient.

Our bodies, like computers, collect "memory" or really, calories from food. Our food gives us the energy to keep going on a daily basis. When you overeat and clutter your body with unneeded energy, it saves some for later because its already got enough to run on. When you do this, you gain weight. However, on the flip side if we take away some energy(calories) our bodies will start to burn what it has already for its dose of energy.

So, now that we got through that let's start putting it to good use.

Step 2: Find out how many calories(energy) your body needs to stay at the weight you are.

This is such an important step because it is the foundation for the diet that we will create for ourselves. To find out how many calories you need, simply conduct a Google search with the phrase "daily calorie maintenance calculator" and many free options will come up. Pick one and start to enter your information (height, weight, activity level) so that the calculator can tell you how much you need.

Great, once you have that its time to put everything together. So, let's say that you're 6'1 ft weight at 210 lbs. The calculator told you that you need about 2,300 calories a day to stay where you are. We are going to cut 20-30% from this number to lose weight. That's about 460 calories. So, if we cut 460 calories from 2,300 we can GUARANTEE weight loss, it's that simple.

Step 3: Sign up to a calorie tracking website.

The beauty of these websites is that they are completely free and offer such great communities for people to come together to accomplish the common goal of losing weight. Two examples include myfitnesspal and caloriecount. When you sign up, you enter your information and they set you up with how many calories you have to burn each day and you go on from there.

You enter in the food you ate for the day and it tells you all the nutritional values as well as how many calories you have left remaining for the day. This is crucial because if you're able to maintain a calorie deficit, you WILL lose weight. This is science! It is fact!

These websites also have such an encouraging community whose main focus is the same as yours! You already have something in common with everyone so why not make friends and make this journey that much better.

Step 4: What to eat?

The biggest question of them all. You aren't going to believe what I'm going to say but I assure you that science will never let you down. You can eat... WHATEVER you want. That's right. I said it.

Now, let's not get carried away. Do you think that eating 10 slices of pizza a day will help you lose weight? Of course not. You have to always be thinking in terms of how many calories you have that day. Let's say you have a very light breakfast and lunch. You come home from work and haven eaten anything. You estimate you have about 1200 calories left. There's a lot of leeway here and you can basically eat anything you want in moderation.

Even if you grab 2 slices of pizza ~400 calories, you'll still be losing weight for that day because you have created a large enough deficit for this to happen. It's not rocket science people!

Step 5: How often to eat?

There is a huge myth about eating every 3 hours and keeping your metabolism high. This is true and if you do eat every 3 hours more power to you. However, today in our busy lives we're lucky if we get to sit down for 3 meals a day.

Don't stress over WHEN to eat, stress over about WHAT to eat and HOW MUCH.

Remember, anything in moderation is fine and as long as you're keeping with your calories goal, you'll be on your way to a slimmer you.

Another myth is that eating at night will make you gain more weight. This couldn't be more wrong! Eating at night is just like eating at any other time in the day. Also, if you find yourself getting home at night with 1000+ calories left for the day don't starve yourself because you think eating at night is bad. Grab a few healthy snacks and always remember to keep track of your calories no matter what!

Step 6: Water, water, water

Drink Water! And plenty of it! Sometimes our bodies think that we're hungry when in reality we're just really dehydrated. Water is the life fuel of planet earth. If we ran out of water, we wouldn't last for more than a month, tops.

Instead of drinking extra calories, replace any soft drink in your diet with water. You'll be amazed at how effective this is at cutting weight. If you drink a can of soda a day, you'll be taking in about 200 calories a day roughly. If you multiply that by 30 days, you'll get a little over 3,500 calories... a pound of fat! So, if you start by eliminating that soda, you'll be saving a pound of fat a month. Not bad at all.

Step 7: Lift Weights.

Yes, you knew this was coming. Lifting weights isn't absolutely necessary for burning belly fat, but it makes it THAT much quicker. It is known that a pound of muscle burns more calories than a pound of fat, even when you're sitting down or sleeping. That being said, the more muscle you have in your body, the more calories you'll be burning, doing NOTHING.

How awesome is that? Also, whenever you work out you'll be burning tons of calories that will actually let you eat a little more of what you want to. You won't have to be too picky about what to eat because you'll know that you'll just burn those calories off.

The calorie count websites that I mentioned earlier all have calculators that let you log what you worked out and for how long. In turn, they'll tell you how many calories you burned and they'll add that to how many calories you have left for the day. Don't skip out on weights if you have access to them. Not only will they help you lose weight, your body will look much better once you've lost it.

Step 8: Cardio!

Cardio should be in everyone's fitness schedule. It is so good for your heart health and also great for losing weight. If you add only 20-30 minutes of cardio a day, you'll have such an easier time losing weight.

Some types of cardio include walking, running, the elliptical, biking, etc. Don't be afraid to mix it up because it keeps your body guessing. Cardio is also good because it puts your body into a mode where it'll keep burning calories well after you're done with your work out.

One of my favorite cardio workouts is actually jump roping. This easy to do workout burns TONS of calories and its actually FUN! A jump rope session of about 20-30 min can easily burn 400+ calories.

Step 9: Take pictures and toss out your scale!

Get rid of that scale. Your weight is going to fluctuate on a daily basis and if we have a scale nearby we're going to want to see our results. Well, if you don't have a scale how can you see results? Pictures.

Pictures are great because they remind you of the progress and you can see it visually. Once you see your progress you'll stay focused and motivated. It gives you the confidence that what you're doing IS working.

The trick is to not take pictures too often. Try to take 1 every 2 weeks. Every 2 weeks take a picture and track your results. You'll be surprised to see how much your body changes in 2 weeks. Once you see that first picture and you notice subtle changes you'll start to get excited and don't be surprised if you increase your cardio or workout. That's what motivation does.

Step 10: Never give up!

This is the last step, and the most crucial. Many people give up because you don't lose weight overnight. It just isn't possible. You need patience and perseverance to keep consistent. You have to have faith that its working because if you don't, you'll go back to your old overeating habits.

The key is motivation and if you stay motivated daily, you'll realize that each day is one step closer to your goal. If you REALLY want to lose weight you HAVE to put the time and dedication in. Don't take 2 steps forward and 5 steps back. Take 2 baby steps forward every day and soon you'll arrive at your destination.

If you follow these 10 basic steps, you'll definitely lose weight. No matter how long it takes, remember that if you take it one day at a time, you'll get there. Weight loss isn't rocket science, it is BASIC science.

If you get only one thing from this article, remember that it is calories in vs calories out. This is gold! Keep your calories at a deficit and you'll see the weight loss you've always been dreaming about. Good luck on your journey!

Losing weight REALLY is SIMPLE. However, you have to know what you're doing or you'll be stuck in the same place.

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Thoughts of losing excess weight do swirl in the minds of a lot
of people and those who spend a lot of thought and research on this
process are the ones who get confused about this. It is not impossible
to lose 30 pounds. This article gives you a lot of tips to frame your
mind accordingly to bring about a change in your physical and diet
habits. Even if you have run out of ideas and ways to do something about
losing body weight, hang on to this article. Take a deep breath and
start implementing the ideas given in this piece of writing. Believe in
these methods as they are logical and feasible to execute.

How to Lose 30 Pounds in 30 Days

Principle

The
basic principle on which this article floats is to reduce amount of
calorie intake in a safe amount and to drastically increase the amount
of calories burnt. Experienced nutritionist and dietitians have played
background roles in developing these formulas for losing 30 pounds. All
the methods framed are experimented ones with high success rates and are
within the safety lines for physical and mental health.

Reasons behind unsuccessful weight loss strategies:

You
might have gained excess weight or your ways to lose 30 pounds would
not have been effective because the amount of calories that you had
consumed would have been equal to or greater than the calories that you
exhausted. When this situation is reversed, it is obvious that you are
travelling in the path of losing weight effectively from the body. When
you are ready to lose 30 pounds from the body, you need to know certain
facts. Those facts with apt background reasons and consequences are
discussed below for your learning.

Reducing Hunger

There
are good ways in which you can reduce that feeling of hunger even when
you decrease your calories.

The first big thing you must have in mind is
that you should never persist with the hunger feeling all day long to
reduce body weight. In fact, this should not be practiced not even once
in a while. This is ridiculously dangerous to the internal metabolism of
the body. Survival signals will get activated from the brain which will
put you in a critical situation. The most common feeling that you
develop when you are hungry is to have cookies or to take snacks in
large quantity. This is the first step to ruin your way to lose 30
pounds. This is very common and can happen to anyone with or without
self control.

Appetite

When you feel satisfied with
your appetite i.e. when you are devoid of the hunger feeling, you are
out of many problems. This is the best way to progress towards losing 30
pounds and sustain your reduced body weight. One needs to be aware
about facts like for how much duration the meal lasts in your stomach.
From this you can know at what frequency you are getting the hunger
feeling. These are some positive steps that you can take to keep your
stomach satisfyingly full. Take the right kind of food every time. Look
out for low calorie alternatives that are nutrient rich. Identifying
foods that are nutrient rich is a very easy task; taking a look at the
ingredients table will point you in the right direction.

Having the Shape and Feeling Good

Your
confidence levels and the freeness in mind will go a long way in
helping you achieve a fit body shape.

This is one of the best feelings
you can cheer and boast about. This positive mind frame will keep you
moving in the right direction of health. Opting right kind of foods will
become a routine when you are in shape and the consciousness to
maintain the body shape will not let you get out of control.

Consume Grained Soups

Prefer
consuming wet foods when compared to other dry foods. Take your soups
by adding grains to it. Take some protein rich foods like lean meat
along with it. Soups add an advantage to your goal of losing 30 pounds
as they contain lesser amount of fats in them and they provide you with
good nutrients. It is a proven fact that those people who have soups in
their diet every day have consumed fewer calories in the day.

Evade Desserts

If
you do not feel full after completing your meals, take some fresh
fruits to lower the hunger. One psychological thing is that, if you do
not feel the taste of that fruit, you are not really hungry. Strictly
avoid desserts that are rich in calories. This will be a very
advantageous move to lose 30 pounds. Do not crave for these items though
you can have some occasionally. You must have some self-control as it
is very easy to fall prey to this habit. Bad mind sets and ways to relax
prompt your brain to go for these foods. Do not fall victim to this and
find alternative ways like going for low calorie foods, doing some
physical exercises or hanging out doing some cardio exercises.

Shun Dry Foods

When
you consume more amounts of dry foods that are rich in fats and you are
not able to give up this habit, you can end up with only two results.
One is that you will be fat and you will still feel the hunger feeling.

Develop the habit of seeing and evaluating the ingredients table of what
you are going to intake. With this, you can easily determine what is
good for your health. Even fat free dry foods should be avoided as they
will contain more amounts of calories. They come in small packages and
are very deceptive indeed containing large quantity of calories. When
these are small packages, you tend to eat it and the net result is
storage of them in your body adding stray body weight.

Variety kindles Hunger

This
is another common scenario that would have happened to us at some point
of time or other. When you have had your meals and feel stomach full,
you might have come across a colorful candy or a dessert with fruits in
various colors. You would have definitely given a try to it without
having in mind that you have just completed your meals and that you are
feeling full. Juices with added flavors, cool drinks are other sources
that you would have consumed after eating to your stomach's full. How
often have we seen people eating out of a bag full of potato chips or
French fries after their meals? These are very common occurrences that
take people away from losing that extra weight from their bodies.

Foods Rich in Water

The
foods rich in water can fill out more space in your stomach and this
can take you off hunger. Consuming fiber rich foods is also a very good
way to lose 30 pounds. Vegetables and fruits are the apt sources that
contain both water and fiber contents. Our stomach can get loaded to
about two to three pounds of food. It cannot distinct whether calorie
rich foods are present or not. Whatever the mass, it can hold up to
three pounds maximum. One pound of vegetables can give you about hundred
to two hundred calories. One pound of fruit contains about three
hundred calories. Potatoes can be added to this list which contains
seven hundred calories. These three things can be consumed as they will
keep your stomach full, and at the same time will give you fiber, water
and nutrients to your body.

Fiber Contents

The fiber
contents add mass to the food that you intake and the best part is that
they do not contribute towards the calorie count. Fiber contents present
in the fruits and vegetables are always accompanied with good nutrients
and water. Fiber contents can also ease out bowel movement and help in
reducing toxins from the body. Researchers suggest that people who
depend mainly on natural foods like fruits and vegetables have lead a
healthy life.

Drinks

Soft drinks are very bad for
your health. They do not contain any nutritional value and their calorie
content is also very high. The other items that fall under this
category are milk shakes and alcohol. These drinks trigger your hunger
and make you consume as many calories as possible. Even artificial fruit
juices do the same thing to you. It is not effective to consume a glass
of orange juice when compared to one single orange. The calories in the
juice as such contain double the amount of calories contained in a
single orange. At the minimum, even if it is just a hundred calorie
addition to your body every single day, it will result in the addition
of ten pounds to your body weight in one year. Take fruits rather than
depending on drinks and juices.

Salad

Taking salad is
a very good option. It would be great if you can start your meal with a
plate of salad containing fresh fruits and vegetables. This will fill
your stomach up nicely, and even without your knowledge, you will be
taking in fewer amounts of calories in your diet. Whole grains are the
best supplements that can be consumed in addition to salads. Make sure
that none of the contents in the salad contain fatty contents in them.
Meals that contain components like oils, cheese and meats with fats
should be taken off from your sight. These items will cause all the
negative effects to your efforts to lose 30 pounds by adding the most
complicated molecules to digest.

Exercising

If you
can remember the principle stated in the beginning of the article, we
must the exhaust calories that we intake. Exercising is the only
possible way to get rid of calories from the body. The most fundamental
thing to do is to take some exercises regularly. Just twenty to thirty
minutes of exercising every single day is enough to go on a high in
losing surplus weight from the body. The entire duration of your
exercising, need not be of high intensity. You can alternate it with few
easy physical moves to ease your body. All you need to do is to
concentrate and strive for calorie burning.

Persist with exercises for a
longer period of time. You will start feeling the difference on a good
note. When all these are discussed, it is also to be had in mind that
you must not overdo exercises. You must give time for the body to cope
up with exercises. Give a break of two days in a week to exercises. Keep
your meals and diet in a way that will support and complement your
exercise habits. It is not going to be of much use if you sweat with
exercises and still continue eating high calorie foods. If you dare to
do this, you will end up with heart and blood related diseases very
soon.

Sense yourself

Taking foods without any need
when chatting and munching foods for passing time is not of any good to
health. It does not mean that you have to literally wait till you feel
the real sense of hunger. But, if you were to allow your stomach to feel
the hunger before you start eating, the food you intake burns easily.
Experiments have revealed that a person who eats only when he is hungry
will take fewer calories in a day when compared to others. The taste of
the food can be also be enjoyed when you are really hungry when you eat.
Take the right calls on the foods to eat, as it is after all for your
own health that you are taking efforts. Losing 30 pounds, hence, is no
longer a tough task when all the above mentioned ideas are put into use
effectively.

The Lemon Diet, also known as the master cleanse, is
a diet resulting in rapid weight loss over a period of several days to
about a week. Lemons being rich in antioxidants and vitamins, helps to
detox the body. Thus, it is very important to introduce citrus fruits
like lemon, grapefruit, oranges and kiwi in your daily diet.

The
lemon detox diet was popularized by singer Beyonce Knowles who
announced at the Oprah Winfrey Show that she lived on a lemon diet with
cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 15 days and lost 20 pounds (9 kgs) in
two weeks.

Nevertheless, the lemonade diet has been around for 50
years. Originally developed by Stanley Burroughs, this is designed to
cleanse your body of toxins, the major benefit being rapid weight loss.
The main reason for this weight loss
is that this diet limits your caloric intake by a tremendous amount.
This dramatic cut in calories results in a loss of considerable amount
of weight in a very short period of time. This diet can be resorted to
by someone who has to attend a social function in a couple of weeks and
need to lose a lot of weight to look their best for the event.

How to follow the lemon diet?

Things needed:

Spring water

Grade B maple syrup

Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Cayenne pepper sea salt

Instructions:

1.
Lemon diet should be followed on a clear schedule. This diet is not
suitable for a vacation or during a hectic period. Thus it should be
undertaken in a relaxed manner, preferably at home or close to home.

2.
Mix 12-14 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoons of
cayenne pepper and 12-14 tablespoons of maple syrup in 2 litres of
water. This mixture is enough to last for the whole day.

3. Keep
sipping small amounts of this mixture during the day whenever you feel
hunger pangs. The mixture can be followed with plain water, if
necessary.

4. Make a salt water flush by mixing 1 tablespoon sea salt in 1 litre
of water and drink it all at once. It might seem difficult but it
yields better results. The major reason for following this diet at home
is because within an hour of drinking the salt water flush, one will
experience a bowel movement lasting for about 30 to 60 minutes. It is
more preferable to prepare the salt water flush in the evening.

5. This diet should be followed for 3 to10 days by drinking the same amount of lemon mixture and salt water flush each day.

Food Combination with the Lemon Diet

While
following this diet, no solid food is allowed. It calls for 6 or more
servings of the specialized lemonade mixture everyday. In addition to
this, the salt water flush helps to cleanse the body. Different people
incorporate this diet for varying amounts of time, mostly lasting for 2
days. Combining food throughout the entire process would, therefore,
defeat its main purpose. However, food can be combined in the beginning
and at the end of the lemon diet to ease your body into and off the
diet.

Things needed:

Fruits

Vegetables

Orange juice

Grade B syrup,

Lemon juice

Cayenne pepper

Unrefined sea salt

Non processed foods

Instructions:

1.
Only fruits and vegetables should be consumed on the first day of the
diet to ease your body into what it will be going through during the
course of diet. The fruits and vegetables should, preferably, be raw.

2.
Drink 3 litres of orange juice with 2 tablespoons of grade B maple
syrup in it during the second day. Decide the period of detox. Most
people detox for 2 days during which they can only consume 2 litres of
lemonade per day when they feel hunger pains.

3.
Drink a mixture of 3 litres of orange juice and 2 tablespoons of grade B
maple syrup during the first day after you have finished detoxing.

4. Fruits and vegetables (preferably raw) should be consumed on the second day after completion of detox.

5.
Fruits, vegetables and non- processed foods can be eaten during the
third day after stopping of detox. This should be followed by grains
such as brown rice and oats to ease you back into your regular diet.

Points to be kept in mind

Lemon diet is
basically a detoxification diet, not a weight loss plan. Therefore, one
is likely to regain at least half of the weight lost in the course of
diet once the diet is over.

It is absolutely essential to wean yourself off of caffeine before beginning the diet to avoid unpleasant withdrawal effects.

This
diet should not be followed for a period of more than 2 weeks (10
days being the maximum). In case of health issues, consult the doctor
before following the diet.

Benefits Of Lemonade Diet:

1. The benefit of this diet is often explained in the form of rapid weight loss.
To put it in a better way, this program enables the body to regain its
balance of elements and maintain its optimum weight. Those who are not
over weight lose between 2-3 kgs and those who are underweight
re-establish the balance of the body’s metabolism. The process would
have taken much longer if the body had to burn off all the excess fat.

2.
The loss of weight is only a secondary effect, the principal effect
being detoxification of the organs of the body. Moreover, the body gets
rid of fat deposits. It is in the course of this purification that the
skin and hair get embellished.

3. Detoxification will allegedly
rid the body of warts, arthritis, asthma, stomach troubles etc. Besides,
lemon juice and cayenne pepper will flush out excess fat from your body
leading to rapid weight loss during the diet and cleanse the lymphatic
system, of toxins. The maple syrup contains all the nutrients your body
needs to function during this time.

Side effects of Lemon Diet:

As
it is a master cleanse, the lemon diet will release toxins into your
body causing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea or a general
feeling of being tired and possibly other symptoms. The magnitude and
occurrence of these symptoms depend on how many toxins you have in your
body.

To conclude, just like any other diet, in case of a lemon
diet also, it is appropriate to consult your physician before starting
it.

I've redone this recipe 4 times now in the past year as I've progressed in my journey to a healthier me. The original muffin recipe I shared on this blog back in 2014 included sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar, and white flour. I tried to get healthier around the start of the new year on my own, and made a few modifications to this recipe then. Now, after being involved in Beachbody programs and educating myself further on healthy, clean eating, I decided to revamp this recipe once again, and I think it turned out great.

You have done everything you can just to get rid of acne fast.
But the problem is that your acne is still there haunting your skin. And
you kept on wondering how will you ever get rid of acne fast? Now, you
are on the right place and I want to share a little experience of mine
and acne.

Before, I do have acne. I had it for many years. I tried
a lot of treatments and cures and had done a lot of remedies just to
get rid of it. But after months and months of research, my pimples were
all gone.
Before that, let's understand how acne forms.

Reason Why You Have Acnes

There
are a lot of factors why acne occur to you. It can be hormonal
imbalance added up by your poor skin hygiene. So what am I really
talking about? If your body produces more sebum or oil, you are now
prone to acne with that. The main issue here is how you take care of
your skin. An increase in oil plus clog on pores due to dirt, bacteria
and dead skin cells is equal to acne. If you do not wash and exfoliate
your skin, you are inviting acne on your skin. So, starting today,
change your habit. Have a proper hygiene especially on your skin.

The Secret On Getting Rid of Acne Fast

Don't ever forget to rinse your face twice a day - one
at night before sleeping and the other upon waking up. Use a mild soap
or cleanser on washing your face.

Make sure you remove your makeup before sleeping. This will prevent
any outbreaks due to the effect of makeup to your skin which is
increased oil production.

When you buy acne treatments, read the label. Find salicylic acid or
benzoyl peroxide. Those two are one of the best ways to get rid of acne
fast because it dries up the acne and kills bacteria on the acne.

Minimize face touch. Just avoid touching your skin to prevent
introducing bacteria from your hands to your face. We all know that our
hands can harbour different bacteria that may cause acne once introduced
to your face. If you want to touch your face, make sure you have washed
your hands.

If you do have inflamed acne, apply cold compress over it. This will lessen the inflammation that will make the healing fast.

Go to your kitchen and find garlic. Yes, the well known anti-vampire
garlic. It has antibacterial effect that can kill the bacteria on your
skin. Just simply rub the crushed garlic to your acne and it will help
in getting rid of acne fast.

If you do have lavender oil or tea tree oil, you can apply it on
your acne. Those two oils have the capacity to reduce swelling that will
make healing easy and fast.

The cliché part is eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables
as well as lot of water. Yes, I know it is quite redundant. But those
are fact. What you eat is what you are. Water reduces toxins and fruits
and vegetables provide adequate vitamins that can combat the acne.

Exfoliate your skin once a week. In exfoliating, apply warm
compress. This will open your pores which an easy way for the
exfoliation to remove dead skin cells that can lead to acne. Then, apply
a mask that can exfoliate dead skin cells as well as clogs.

Once
you have already get rid of acne fast, make sure you maintain your
skin's health by proper hygiene. Simple hygiene can make a difference
and start it now to attain that unblemished skin and prevent any
complications like the scar.

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Acne is truly a predicament among teenagers. One factor that causes acne among adolescents is due to the male hormones. However, this cause has its hormonal treatments too. What do you call the hormones that affect the acne?

Actually, acne (acne vulgaris) hit to both men and women when they go the adolescence stage, hit the monthly period, women become pregnant an even upon menopausal stage. Upon the adolescent stage, their glands produce sex endocrines which also protect throughout all the body tissues. These hormone is commonly known as androgen. Since this sex endocrine is regularly found among guys, guys are are most number of affected groups of this skin problem.

One of the effect of the androgen is that it induce the great sebaceous glands (oil glands) which are associated with the skin's hair follicles (pores). The sweat gland actually continue to be lively although its secretion can no longer reach the skin surface. But as the very small gland bulges, it stretches the surrounding tissues and produce a white dot, which forms the white head. In some cases, the afflicted secretion undergoes some chemical reaction changes which makes it look dark in colour. Thus, a blackheads develop at the site of the hair follicle. As a sweat human gland and its hair follicle stretch even more, they ruptures that cause local infection. Then it produces a papule then to a pustule or known as pimple.

What are the different treatments to consider to acne caused by hormone? It is advisable to learn the self-treatment of yourself. This treatment depends upon on how to take care of yourself. One of the step is to wash your face and upper trunk of your body with warm water using mild, non-irritating soap three times a day. Steam your face for 15 minutes after washing once per day. Abstain for cosmetics. If a pustule or pimple occurs, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRICK the pimples with your fingers. With these, avoid touching your face with your fingers dirty. Drink plenty of fruit juices and fresh water. Get enough sleep at least 7 to 8 hours a day. Eat less starchy foods, sweets, chocolates and nuts. To make your skin looks healthy, observed a wholesome, proper and balanced diet. That is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Another hormonal acne treatment is the topical treatment. It refers to use the lotions, gels and creams according to the skin type and condition of the acne, from mild to moderate to severe. On the other way, apply the oral treatment with the help and advice of the skin experts. They might prescribed what are the best treatment to help to induce the production of oil from the tiny sebaceous gland. One of the advisable hormonal oral acne treatment is the intake of anti-androgen. Proper intake of this medicine will just reduce the sebum production not totally eliminates. Sebum production is also has important function to the body, its activity should not be stop.

Another hormonal treatment is applying the hormonal therapy. This treatment is about the process of reversing the excessive production of male sex hormones. In addition it may control the androgen.

The condition of the body relies on the proper taking care of the individual's health and that includes how you take care of your skin. The hormonal acne treatment should be given with importance to make your skin look healthy, younger, flawless and acne-free.

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Top 10 Flat Belly Foods

Almost always, weight gain resulted from abnormal an eating
habits, unbalanced diet and absence of a well planned exercise regime.
There are certain foods, cooked or processed in certain ways that they
help body accumulate those extra layers of fat all around your body and
especially at places where you least expect or need, like your belly.
However there are a number of healthy foods which do just the opposite.

When consumed in right proportions and at right time, they accelerate
our metabolism and help our body to burn those extra calories helping
you regain your lovely body back. Here i will tell you top 5 foods and exercise for having a flat belly and get a sexy and curvy body.

Berries
Blueberries
are generally considered to be a fat burning furnace, but other berries
are not far behind. Berries are known for their low-calorie content
which makes them a favorite for curve watchers - a cup of strawberries
contain as low as 52 calories while a cup of blueberries releases just
85 calories. Berries are also a warehouse of important vitamins like A,
C, E, K, B6 and B12. However the best part about berries is that they
are full of fiber, this makes you feel full and you tend to eat less.
The best berries for getting a flat stomach are generally blue or red in
color, acquired by the chemical anthocyanins, like the blue berry,
strawberry, cherry and even red grapes.

So at the end of the day
the simple formula to get a flat stomach or belly is to include berries
and especially blue and red berries in your diet... so simple!

Flax Seeds or Linseed
Linseed
or Flax seeds are full of fiber and monounsaturated fats. This makes
them an excellent source of diet food. Monounsaturated fats are well
known to reduce those extra layers of fat on your body, in addition to
lowering your cholesterol level. Being high in their fiber content, they
help aid your digestion and eliminate constipation. The best way to
include them in your diet is by mixing a spoon of freshly ground linseed
to your salads or cereals. Try adding them to your smoothie and see the
effect on your belly.

Yogurt
Did
you know the diet secret of those curvy French ladies; yes you guessed
it right - yogurt. Yogurt has been an integral part of health diet for
Indians and French since a long time. Yogurt is rich in its calcium,
carbs and proteins. Hence a perfect balanced meal. One should be
cautious though in reading the label before picking up yogurt as some
are loaded with added sugar and fat.

French women take at least
one or two yogurt a day. Generally one takes yogurt at breakfast to
balance the calorie intake. Indians take yogurt in a number of ways and
the most popular form is glass butter milk at breakfast and after lunch.
It keeps the stomach full and body hydrated. Low in calories and high
in nutrition makes it a perfect diet for weight watchers.

Yogurt is one food that could be termed as a complete nourishing meal for fat burning and giving you that sexy belly.Water and Green Tea
Although
water is not a food item, I am including it here as it is an integral
part of our food plan. Did you know that drinking 8 to 10 glasses per
day helps you get that flat tummy that you always wanted? Research
establishes this as a proven scientific fact. Water, they say flushes
toxins out of the system, it reduces or regulates fluid retention in the
body that gives you that ugly bulge on the tummy and it improves your
digestive system. The end result is that you get a flat tummy.

Water
could be taken in any form except the carbonated ones, as that gives
you a bloated feeling. Those who do not like water so much could settle
for green tea which seems to have amazing effect on your fat burning
mechanism. The compound catechins in green tea are known to improve
calorie burning. This compound also helps the body to release the fat
from their cells and improves liver functions resulting in faster fat
burning. In fact catechins compound could be called as fuel for burning
our body fat especially, the stomach fat. Experts recommend consumption
of around five to six cups of green tea daily for best and quick
results.

Cauliflower
If Cauliflower
lacks in anything that is the starch and that is exactly what you want
to avoid from your diet to get those perfect curves. So why wait, here
is nature's gift to you, go ahead and include cauliflower in your diet
plan, any amount you want. And guess what, cauliflower is a perfect
ingredient for that crunchy salad.

And here is more, Cauliflower is a
perfect source of calcium, vitamins and minerals like phosphorus and
vitamin K. Did you know that cauliflower releases only about 25 calories
per serving of an ounce? It's low calorie value, practically zero fat
content and high source of minerals and vitamins make it an excellent
ingredient for a flat belly diet. Give cauliflower the place it deserves
in your diet.

Soups
The food
experts consider soups as appetite builders. That is why soups are
generally served before the meal. However if you were to take a
vegetable broth with additional water content, it will not only fill you
before the meal but also provide the body with much needed fiber that
the vegetables are known to contain. A diluted soup with cabbage,
spinach, cauliflower and carrots would be an excellent flat tummy diet
food. There is much more to soups, forget about taking soup at lunch or
dinner, how about a soup as a snack, it is simply perfect.

Lentils
Lentils
and beans are low in their fat content but rich in fiber, proteins and
vitamins. They even contain good amount of minerals like the magnesium.
These properties make lentils a very good food for a flat stomach diet
plan. One can eat lentils in a number of ways, cooked in thick gravy,
soaked and steam cooked or simply sprouted and mixed with your crunchy
greens. One even get roasted and salted lentils as a crunchy savory.
Furthermore, lentils could be taken as a full meal or as an
accompaniment with a main course. At the end of the day they give you
all the positive nutrition without adding fat to your body.

3 Apples
Yes,
not just one or two, you must eat three apples a day. The reason is
simple. Apples are rich in insoluble fiber and if you eat an apple
before each meal, the fiber will make you feel full resulting in your
eating less, yet not compromising on your nutrition. Remember that the
success mantra for weight loss is to eat a calorie deficient diet which
will make your body to draw of the calories stored in those fatty layers
on the body, ultimately burning them and giving you a flat, curvy
belly.

Almonds
Among various types
of nuts, almonds are known to have the lowest amount of energy and they
are quite nourishing and filling due to their high fiber content.
Almonds could be a very good and convenient snacking option. Natural
almonds should be preferred over roasted or salted ones to ensure
complete nutrition. Since they are filling, they also help overcome
hunger pangs and overeating.

Salads

Fresh
green salads have a tremendous nutritional value. Rich in fiber, they
contain practically zero calories and almost no fat. Further, salads are
a warehouse of proteins, vitamins and minerals. One of the best aspects
of salads is that they could be eaten practically any time and in any
form. Say, one could have them as a snack, as an appetizer or even as a
side dish to the main course. Generally the greens in a salad consists
of lettuce, spinach, cabbage, mint, coriander and mustard leaves, many
salads get supplemented with slices of cucumber, tomatoes, boiled
turnips, carrots and various sprouts. If you love salads, make sure to
use a low fat dressing for seasoning.

These are our top 10 weight
loss foods, selected from a large number of equally nutritious and
efficient foods. We are sure that once you include them in your diet and
see their impact on your body, you are simply going to fall in love
with these top ten weight loss foods.

Exercises

Push ups: make push ups a part of your exercise because push ups help you to get rid of unwanted fatty belly.

Sit ups: Sit ups is the best exercise to lose your belly and to uncover amazing abs .doing this exercise will help you to look smart in few days .

Running: Running for one or two miles daily helps you to lose your weight and in this way you can get a flat belly.

Yoga: yoga gives peace of mind.Some yoga asaans will help you to get flat belly and abs so do yoga daily and stay healthy.

Starting Your First Juice Cleanse

If you're planning to go on a juice cleanse, here are the top 10 tips you should follow for a successful fast:

1. Consult with your health care representative

Although
good for the health, a juice cleanse is not advisable for individuals
who have standing health problems such as Diabetes. It is vital that you
check with your doctor initially before going on the fast and ask if
you are qualified to go through with it. Also don't hesitate to inquire
about juicing - ask how long your juice cleanse should be as a first
timer, when's the ideal time to start and any other queries you may
have.

2. Set some goals

Once
your doctor gives you the go signal for your juice cleanse, then it's
time to go through with it. One of the first important steps of the
process is goal-setting. Asking yourself things like "What is my
intention for doing this?" and "What do I want to achieve after this?"
will help you determine both your short-term and long-term goals.

3. Prepare your body for the juice cleanse

You
don't have to start right away. Allow a few days to a week to prepare
both your mind and body so it won't be difficult to adjust once you've
started. During this time period, try to cut down on processed foods,
caffeine, dairy and foods that are hard to digest like red meat. Try to
eat more fruits and vegetables.

4. Choose a quality juicer

Choose
a juicer that will meet your personal needs. Do some research online
about different models then compare their features but consider the
price.

5. Research juice recipes

You
can create your own recipes but since this is your first juice fast,
it's only wise to look for basic juice recipes to follow and begin from
there.

6. Create a meal plan

You
will save a lot of time when you plan your meals. Listing the different
juice recipes you plan on drinking each day will help you determine
what fresh produce to buy at the store. It will also help you take
control of your meals - you can alternate a fruit juice with a vegetable
juice for varied taste.

7. Buy your fruits and vegetables in bulk

Do
this to save time and money. Buy fresh produce for the first 3 days of
your juice cleanse. Remember, most fruits and vegetables can only remain
fresh for 4-5 days.

8. Learn about the different juicing symptoms

Because
waste and toxins are being eliminated from your body, you should expect
some discomforts such as headache, sleeplessness, acne, irregular bowel
movement, body aches etc. These symptoms will last only 1-2 days, but
expecting them will be easier for you.

9. Get some support

You
shouldn't have to deal with this challenge alone - get support from
your family or friends, or better yet find someone to juice with you.
Joining juice cleanse forums and communities online may also help you
get more motivated.

10. Enjoy yourself

Most
of all, it is important that you relax and enjoy the experience. Think
of it as your path to a healthier and happier life and not some struggle
you have to face each day.

Healthy dieting and eating is Donna H.'s passion and it has
changed her life. With over a decade of experience and advice from
nutritional experts, Donna spends her time writing about what she loves
most - nutrition.

Her newest book, Juicing for Beginners can be purchased on Amazon.com. Check out Donna's book for more juicing tips, tricks and recipes for beginners.